Squad sheets: Sunderland v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Steve Bruce wanted the two final games of this season to mean something, and although the greater significance may not be from a Sunderland perspective, he has been granted his wish. After hosting fourth-from-bottom Wolves, who are without a win on Wearside in seven visits spanning 18 years, his side go to West Ham. "Those two clubs are fighting for their lives, but we want to end on a high," said Bruce. Mick McCarthy and Premier League wins were not bed-fellows during his time in charge of Sunderland, but one on his return will go a long way to securing a third straight season of top-flight football at Molineux. Jason Mellor